The McCormick Family Foundation
The McCormick Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It supports charitable organizations and programs that foster personal growth and individual potential, with stated areas of commitment including health, arts, education, and economic mobility.
Key facts about The McCormick Family Foundation
In short: The McCormick Family Foundation gave $620K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in New York. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 11-3532010
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $619,786
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- Average grant
- $38,737
- Median grant
- $18,800
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (11 of 16, 2024)
- Total assets
- $13,097,292
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
-6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$620K
-11.5% YoY
Grant Count
16
+14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-22.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McCormick Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $794K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The McCormick Family Foundation open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 16 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $47K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 31% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says its mission is to positively impact lives by supporting organizations and programs that foster personal growth and unlock individual potential. Its four pillars are health and well-being, arts and culture, education and advancement, and economic mobility.
Examples of grantees’ work include Smile Farms, which says it creates meaningful work and training opportunities for people with developmental disabilities, and Ferst Readers, which says it provides books and literacy resources to help young children prepare for reading and learning. FitMoney describes its work as providing financial literacy education for K–12 students. New Eyes for the Needy says it provides eyeglasses to children and adults facing financial challenges. Marine Toys for Tots Foundation describes its mission as helping provide toys to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $619,786 in 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $600 to $195,040, with a median grant of $18,800. Its largest grants included $195,040 to Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, $144,696 to Marist College, $53,850 to Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, and $50,000 to Holy Child Academy.
Review Cycle
; decisions are made at the board’s discretion.
How to Apply
or deadline; decisions are made at the board’s discretion.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Florida (9%), Virginia (5%), Georgia (4%), and Massachusetts (2%). These figures describe the locations of listed recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 16 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $519K (2020) to $783K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $620K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History ($195K). Together the top 10 received $581K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 59 (73%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History New York, NY | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $195,040 |
| Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $144,696 |
| Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation Palm Beach, FL | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $53,850 |
| Holy Child Academy Old Westbury, NY | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Island Harvest Food Melville, NY | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| Smile Farms Jericho, NY | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| Ferst Readers Madison, GA | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Triangle, VA | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Roundabout Theater Company New York, NY | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $12,600 |
| Fitmoney Newtoncentre, MA | Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,097,292 | $389,084 | $737,861 | $619,786 |
| 2023 | $14,057,663 | $1,512,125 | $792,638 | $700,673 |
| 2022 | $13,683,978 | $1,472,064 | $839,147 | $782,815 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,097,292 | $14,057,663 | $13,683,978 |
| Revenue | $389,084 | $1,512,125 | $1,472,064 |
| Expenses | $737,861 | $792,638 | $839,147 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $619,786 | $760,456 | $831,729 |
| Net Investment Income | $381,279 | $589,048 | $432,135 |
| Distributable Amount | $794,395 | $778,101 | $828,722 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael P. McCormick as director and Genine R. McCormick as secretary.
The McCormick Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael P. McCormick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genine R. McCormick
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: Co Ffo 545 5Th Avenue 1100, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 202-3230
Website: https://themccormickfamilyfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about The McCormick Family Foundation
How much does The McCormick Family Foundation give each year?
The McCormick Family Foundation gave $620K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $701K across 14 grants.
What is The McCormick Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The McCormick Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $18,800, and its average grant was $38,737, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McCormick Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The McCormick Family Foundation give grants?
The McCormick Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Who are The McCormick Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The McCormick Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History ($195,040), Marist College ($144,696) and Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation ($53,850), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McCormick Family Foundation?
The McCormick Family Foundation reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $620K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $794K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The McCormick Family Foundation fund?
The foundation says its mission is to positively impact lives by supporting organizations and programs that foster personal growth and unlock individual potential. Its four pillars are health and well-being, arts and culture, education and advancement, and economic mobility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McCormick Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The McCormick Family Foundation's EIN?
The McCormick Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3532010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The McCormick Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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